Dawn
How to say it: DAWN · /ˈdɔn/
From Old English 'dagung', meaning the first light of day, sunrise; used as a given name from the early 20th century.
Dawn was the 1,651st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 85 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,665 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,651 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 85 |
| Share of births | 1 in 39,004 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,665 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dawn peaked in the 1960s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dawn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Dawn
- Dawn Fraser (born 1937)Australian swimmer and politician
- Dawn French (born 1957)British actress, comedian and writer
- Dawn Harper-Nelson (born 1984)American hurdler
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